Doug Vorst, a veteran in the trucking sector and a business capacity owner (BCO) driver for Landstar System Inc., boasts a career teeming with commendations. Since joining Landstar in 1982, Vorst recently earned the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCO All-Star Celebration held in Orlando, Florida.
A Career Marked by Safe Driving Achievements
This prestigious accolade complements a career filled with safety recognitions. Vorst first achieved the Million Mile Safe Driver milestone in 1995, followed by the 2 Million Mile Safe Driver award in 2008, and was most recently inducted as a 3 Million Mile Safe Driver in 2022. According to a statement from Landstar, “Vorst continues to add to his impressive career as an operator for Landstar Inway, Inc. and, to date, has driven more than 3.23 million miles while leased on with a Landstar company without a preventable accident.” Additionally, Vorst has been honored with two Landstar Star of Quality awards and a National Safety Council Driver Honor.
Praise from Landstar Leadership
During the award ceremony, Landstar President and CEO Frank Lonegro lauded Vorst’s steadfast dedication to safety and excellence. “Thank you for four decades of dedication to Landstar and for exemplifying safety, excellence, and professionalism as you’ve navigated well over 3 million miles,” said Lonegro. “We look forward to many more years and many more miles.”
The Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award
Among the tens of thousands of owner-operators associated with Landstar, only 11 have been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Launched during the 2012 BCO All-Star Celebration, this award honors active or retired Landstar BCOs who have maintained at least 20 consecutive years with the company.
Nomination Criteria
Nominees for this esteemed award must meet specific qualifications, including:
- Achieving the status of a 2 Million Mile Landstar Safe Driver or higher
- Demonstrating consistent professionalism and building a positive reputation with regulatory and enforcement personnel, customers, agents, and Landstar employees
- Being a recipient of the Landstar Roadstar designation, which highlights those who exhibit the highest standards of safety, productivity, and customer service excellence.
Source: The Trucker
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